What does a Food and Beverage Supervisor do?

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

What are the Main Tasks of a Food and Beverage Supervisor?

Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.

Compile and balance cash receipts at the end of the day or shift.

Perform various financial activities such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll.

Supervise and participate in kitchen and dining area cleaning activities.

Estimate ingredients and supplies required to prepare a recipe.

Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.

Control inventories of food, equipment, smallware, and liquor, and report shortages to designated personnel.

Purchase or requisition supplies and equipment needed to ensure quality and timely delivery of services.

Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, and complete disciplinary write-ups.

Specify food portions and courses, production and time sequences, and workstation and equipment arrangements.

Forecast staff, equipment, and supply requirements based on a master menu.

Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.

Assign duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements.

Analyze operational problems, such as theft and wastage, and establish procedures to alleviate these problems.

Perform personnel actions, such as hiring and firing staff, providing employee orientation and training, and conducting supervisory activities, such as creating work schedules or organizing employee time sheets.

Recommend measures for improving work procedures and worker performance to increase service quality and enhance job safety.